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Treasure Island top pick: The Coup

By Jim HarringtonOakland Tribune

Posted:
10/09/2012 10:17:24 AM PDT

Updated:
10/09/2012 10:17:24 AM PDT

The Coup: Nothing against Boots Riley's many endeavors, which includes collaborating with great Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello in Street Sweeper Social Club, but I'm glad to see him once again focusing on the Coup. The politically charged Oakland crew, which Riley founded in 1991, is one of the best Bay Area hip-hop acts ever. It has been, however, more than six years since the last Coup record (2006's excellent "Pick a Bigger Weapon") came out. Fortunately, that's due to change real soon — the Coup's sixth album, "Sorry to Bother You," is due out Oct. 30. It will be great to hear some new songs when the Coup plays Treasure Island. Of course, it will also be swell to hear such old favorites as "We Are the Ones" and "Wear Clean Draws."

Also: Parking is severely restricted on the island and you'll need a pass ($30 per day) if you want to drive to the site. For details on other transportation options, as well as other information, visit www.treasureislandfestival.com.